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Songkran spending set to fall this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/04/2026
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year's Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from 129.6 billion baht, citing rising diesel prices.
Songkran spending set to fall this year
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 09/04/2026
» The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has revised down its forecast for this year’s Songkran spending to as low as 120 billion baht, from a previous 129.6 billion baht, citing rising diesel prices.
Central bank chief expects no change in interest rate
Reuters and Post Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Bank of Thailand will keep its policy interest rate on hold, with economic growth projected at 1.3% to 1.7% this year, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Thursday.
Huge bets on oil plunge placed just before ceasefire news
Published on 09/04/2026
» LONDON - Investors placed approximately $950 million in bets on oil prices falling just hours before the United States and Iran announced a ceasefire, the latest large wager on the direction of the world’s most traded commodity ahead of a major policy announcement by President Donald Trump.
Mideast truce met with market caution
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 09/04/2026
» Business leaders and analysts gave a lukewarm welcome to the two-week ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, saying the proposed conditions of the truce seem difficult for both sides to agree to, while significant uncertainties remain, particularly ahead of their Islamabad talks on April 10.
Thailand seen highly exposed to oil shock
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» Thailand is among the region's most vulnerable countries to an oil shock, with the risk potentially reducing household income by 3-4%, according to the World Bank.
Banks urged to aid struggling borrowers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/04/2026
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has urged banks to provide financial assistance to borrowers affected by sluggish economic conditions amid rising energy prices.
Rising middle classes and the new consumption story
Business, Rewin Pataibunlue, Published on 09/04/2026
» The global consumer landscape is being reshaped by the rapid expansion of the middle class, particularly across Asia, giving rise to a new consumption story defined not just by growth, but by selectivity and shifting priorities.
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» HONG KONG — Oil prices plunged on Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Thai manufacturers to get new assistance package
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/04/2026
» Newly appointed Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has vowed to help Thai manufacturers weather the impact of geopolitical conflict and rising energy costs, while steering the country's industrial sector towards greener, more sustainable practices under the government's bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model.